Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Hempstead Mustangs (Dubuque, IA) and the host Jefferson Hawks (Cedar Rapids, IA), saw Hempstead's basketball squad overcome Jefferson by a tally of 49-38.

With the victory, Hempstead improves its record to 4-8 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Wahlert (Dubuque, IA) to confront the Golden Eagles in a Mississippi Valley challenge on Thursday, January 18. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 8-2. Wahlert won 71-42 in their recent league challenge against Washington (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Washington Warriors (Cedar Rapids, IA) in a Mississippi Valley challenge, on Friday, January 19. Jefferson will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 6-8 record after their 71-42 league loss to Wahlert (Dubuque, IA).